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2007.12.17 EDA Packet
AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 2007 -8:30 AM HUGO CITY HALL 8:30 am 1. Call to Order 8:31 am 2. Roll Call 8:32 am 3. Approval of Minutes EDA Meeting of November 19, 2007 8:35 am 4. Update on Carpenters Redevelopment • Mike Anderson 9:00 am 5. EDA Portion of the New City Website 9:10 am 6. Update on City Owned Commercial Property "For Sale" Sign 9:20 am 7. EDA Annual Report 9:30 am 8. Discussion with Fire Department on the 1306 International Building Code. • Jadon 011ila—Deputy Fire Chief 10:30 am 9. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF Monday, December 17, 2007 3. Approval of Minutes for EDA meeting of November 19, 2007 City staff recommends that the EDA approve the minutes for the November 19, 2007 EDA meeting as presented. 4. Update on Carpenters Redevelopment Staff will update the EDA on the progress that Mike Anderson is making on the Carpenters redevelopment project. Attached is the plan that has been submitted from the architect for informal comments. Mike Anderson will also be present at the meeting. 5. EDA Portion of the New City Website Staff will present the EDA portion of the new City website. The website is not yet available to the public, but is planned to be launched in early 2008. Staff would like to show the EDA what the website will look like and what EDA information will be included. 6. Update on City Owned Commercial Property "For Sale" Sign At the November meeting the EDA recommended to the City Council to put up a commercial property for sale sign on the City owned property. This item will be on the Council agenda on December 17, 2007 for approval. Bill Weigel has put together a rendering of what the sign will look like. The example is in the EDA packet. 7. EDA Annual Report At the November meeting the EDA had a chance to review the 2007 EDA Annual Report. The EDA had some suggestions for changes. The changes have been made and the revised annual report is attached for the EDA to review. 8. Discussion with Fire Department on the 1306 International Building Code. Every three to four years the County and the City adopts new regulations for the International Building Code. There are new provisions for this year and one of them is chapter 1306, which would require certain types of commercial and industrial buildings to have a sprinkler system installed. Jadon 011ila from the Fire Department will be present to give a presentation on adopting the chapter 1306 International Building Code. The City Council considered this issue at a workshop on November 20, 2007. The Council requested that the EDA review this information and make a recommendation due to the potential economic impact on the City. Please review the attached memo from John Benson on chapter 1306. MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007 EDA Vice President Phil Klein called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Jim Bever, Mike Granger, Phil Klein, and Brian Thistle ABSENT: Tom Denaway and Fran Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, Associate Planner Rachel Simone APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2007 Thistle made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the minutes for the EDA meeting of October 15, 2007. All aye. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON LAKE AREA BANK TEMPORARY TRAILER Currently Lake Area Bank has a temporary trailer along County Road 8, and was given a deadline of September 2007 for removal of the temporary trailer. Their intent was to have a new building for Lake Area Bank up by this time. There have been some changes internally at Lake Area Bank and they now have a new President. With all the changes with Lake Area Bank they have not submitted plans to remove the trailer for construction of a new building. Len Pratt, Lake Area Bank Board Member and David Erickson, owner of Lake Area Bank were present at the meeting to give an update on the progress on submitting plans for a new building. They also asked for an extension to stay at the temporary trailer until the new building is built. They plan to have a new building up in the Fall of 2008. David Erickson stated that the land is bought where the trailer is and the new building is planned to be built there. Bever asked how big the new bank will be. Mr. Erickson stated it will be a 3,000-5,000 square foot full service bank. Granger made a motion, seconded by Klein, to recommend to the City Council to approve an extension of the temporary trail until October 1, 2008 All aye. Motion carried. UPDATE ON BLUE HERON GRILL At the October meeting, the EDA directed staff to work with Chad Wagner on a payment plan for the SAC/WAC fees for the Blue Heron Grill. Staff provided an update for the proposed assessment agreement with Chad Wagner for the SAC/WAC fees set for the City Council meeting of November 19, 2007. Staff will continue to look at how the SAC/WAC fees are charged for developments. EDA ANNUAL REPORT One of the items on the work plan for the EDA Marketing Strategy is to create an EDA Annual Report for 2007. Staff presented the report to the EDA and welcomed any comments. Staff will be sending the EDA Annual Report to the businesses that are showcased to get feedback from them also. Granger stated that we should also highlight any additions to existing commercial and industrial businesses, such as Wilson Tool. Arcand stated that the Annual Report should stay the same just add Wilson Tool for the retention portion of the report. Associate Planner stated that the Annual Report will come back to the EDA in December 2007 and will be ready to showcase to the public in January 2008. UPDATE ON LIONS CLUB HOLIDAY BANNERS At its June meeting the EDA was presented with banners that are now put up along County Road 8. At the meeting, the EDA discussed the Lions Club's interest in providing holiday banners for the winter months. Staff recently contacted the Lions Club and they stated that they would like to continue displaying the lighted wreaths that have been used in the past instead of purchasing holiday banners. When the lighted wreaths can not be used any more holiday banners will be purchased. Granger stated that the lighted wreaths are good for now and at the time that the Lions club is ready they can think about the holiday banners. Klein stated that the Hugo Business Association may look into partnering with the Lions Club on the holiday banners. Granger stated that they should also contact the Hugo American Legion on partnering on the holiday banners. UPDATE ON CARPENTERS AND THE END ZONE PROPERTY Staff updated the EDA on the progress that is being made for redevelopment on both of these properties. CD Director stated that staff has been working with a developer on the End Zone site that now has a TIF attorney and an Engineer to work on the development. Staff is planning on getting a TIF application and site plan soon for the End Zone site. Klein asked about the access on to Highway 61. CD Director stated that the area should be thought of as one big project to coordinate proper access on to Highway 61. Bever asked if the developer had a purchase agreement. CD Director stated that they do have a binding agreement with the property owner and staff will continue to update the EDA. CD Director stated that Mike Anderson, owner of Carpenters Restaurant now has a new architect working on the project. They are making the project bigger, finding partners for the restaurant, and adding a retail aspect to the development. Staff met with the Carpenters development team to go over concepts for the project. Staff will continue to work with the Carpenters development team on the project and update the EDA. Klein asked about the Southern Auto Sales property. CD Director stated that they have talked to them, but the owners of Southern Auto Sales want to find another site for the car sales lot. Arcand asked about the Oneka Square retail development and the Lumberyard. CD Director stated that the plans for Oneka Square are ready to go, but they want more tenants. Pete Sampair has some interest but has not contacted staff about any proposed projects. UPDATE ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES Staff updated the EDA on the progress that is being made on the City owned parcels for downtown redevelopment. Staff also asked for direction on the next steps for these properties. Granger stated that the EDA should get a sign up on the City owned properties stating that there is commercial land available, Bever agreed. CD Director updated the EDA on the project showcase article in the Finance and Commercial Thursday Real Estate edition. Bever made a motion, seconded by Arcand to recommend to the City Council to approve a sign for the City owned property in the downtown area as commercial development land. All aye. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUNDS Washington County is soliciting proposals for affordable housing and community facilty projects to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. The estimated funds available are up to $300,000. The deadline to apply is December 14, 2007. Staff asked for direction from the EDA on whether or not to apply for the grant. Klein stated that if we do not have a residential project in mind that we could probably go with out applying for now and maybe apply next year. UPDATE ON 84 LUMBER 84 Lumber has closed as of the end of October. 84 Lumber was using the rail line to receive their products. There has been some concern from the rail authority on the closing of 84 Lumber because the rail line will not be used as much. Attached was an email from John Gohmann, as well as information from 84 Lumber concerning the building. ADJOURNMENT Klein made motion, Granger seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 am All aye. Motion carried. xul - CARPENTERS ON THE LAKE OW V MASTER PLAN CITY OF HUGO Option #1 - December 7, 2007 _ 7 i I ; v) -Ali I 11 DEVELOPWI TPEitMETER� 1\\ 4lkW .. BLDG . ,,� I �\� ♦ LOPAENT PERMEtFR g, V ;�tOST\\ FJNO PRfYL OPEXME 3 LAJ BLDG 1 r r++�+ 2.0006( CARPENTERS \ _ 12.000d • + a NQUET ON LADE LOPMENTP961ETER ~ RETAIUCOMMERCIAL 1 CITY + 004 OFFICE 8,0 I PARK 1� r •+ RESTAURANT 1 rr� FUTURE CITY PARK rrr? + &BAR 1 I I I A �rI��11 WITH GATHERING +++•+r--+-=Q tBLDG 2 I►� , r r r r I 1 j 77 j AREA r _ RETAIUCOMMERCIAL �• •��� .+r++ � � \1\��11!U'�I i��I i'r�i��� r 1 r r r r � _ J r �,1 ;, , — .. +�—=+=++ ♦ j i 1 1 \ 1 1 r r r f j�rl �l 1��_11-��,��� i .� r FOREST ._ FUTURE PARKING SITE DATA B� NO/2T}r NAL pN�TM+�'�► I (L I I I b DEVELOPMENT SITE AREA 284.3304(6M ACRES) ••� r+ ---' i I ' �. =L L`% �����r �'' J / PARIONG STALLS RECUIIIED J / 1 a:a BUILDING OCCUPANCY ZONING REQUIRES - d I 1 ♦ d FUTURE / 4 _ r` RETAIL/COMMERCIAL CARPENTERS(1 STOR1) _ Q �I ESTAURANY =115 STALLS + BANQUETROOM =67 STALLS ++ 2000ef OFFICE .1 =10 STALLS r+ ! SUBTOTAL =182 STALLS ^ 6 �' BUILDING ONE(1 STORY) 12,000d RETAIL/OFFICE =0 STALLS FUTURE BUILDING TWO(1 STORY) ru ENTRANCE' ,2,0008FRETAIUOFFICE =80 STALLS .- BUILONGTHREE(2STORY) 1st-17,0004 RETAILIOFFICE =85 STALLS ! v 2nd-17.000d RESIDFNTIAU 11 UNITS -20 STALLS TOTAL STALLS RECtO V07 STALLS 'mss TOTAL STALLS SHOWN ON SITE PLAN X30 STALLS DIFFERENCE H71)STALLS $ SITE COVERAGE PARKM a DRIVES =138,7004 TOTAL BUBDMO FOOTPRINT =51.0006T40 TOTAL =187�700ef _ BITE Alp Glagoodi ,� a i I i � I i; 4 p f 1� p k t � � - � f C 171 I 44 N& If I w i � � y • ' Ji I V t i I � 1 .�\\1 I� � \ ,. \ .i ^1 �\ \ � ..� \ \ Il � \ \ it i �' I - i \ � II I ,� o �I ` � 'f 3i �III'� � �, � �, I �_ ,� , i �t r , MAnrol m i, r 1 — --- 2 a I ! y f, t r / i i 12/10/2007 09: 26 6514264649 BILL WEIGEL SIGNS PAGE 01 (J Bill WeiLgel SIgns, 470 KOEHLER ROAD, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55127651-429-60$6 FAX 651-426-4649 December 10, 2007 Rachel Simone City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue N Hugo, MN 55038 Fax: 651 -426-2859 FOR A E :' Prl* me Development Land Contact City Hall Community Development Dept. tV6G0 651 -762- 6300 4 ' x8' MDO plywood sign Primed and factory finished white Computer cut 3M vinyl film graphics per approved layout Delivered to Hugo Public Works $485.00 plus tax Bill Weigel General Manager Pro 7assfonal Service Since 1961 i CITY OF HUGO 2007 EDA Annual Report -- 5 .... This Annual Report is designed to showcase many of the commercial and industrial business that have located in Hugo during 2007. The goal of the Hugo Economic Development Authority(EDA) is to create a thriving community with diverse job and tax bases, brought about by specific emphasis on business retention, business ex- pansion, and business attraction. Hugo's business community is rapidly expanding I0 Postal Credit due to strong residential growth and an attractive business environment. f Union • Kidz Place Child 2VV7 goat o f tfw EDa... Care Center 1. Active involvement with the Hugo Business Association . Kwik Trip 2. Develop a marketing and promotional strategy for the EDA Victor Market Place Retail • Create a list of Businesses in Hugo Center . Develop retention and attraction goals • Hugo Downtown 3. Continue performing site visits with existing businesses in Hugo Plan stockness 4. Establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Downtown Hugo Construction . Create a TIF Policy and Application . Multifeeder 0 Continue working on Downtown Redevelopment Technology f Wilson Tool 5. Identify a location for another industrial park I Northern gateway into Hugo f Future development in northern Hugo caro zwicd aril 5ru;Lcwft&d eo4wt1ul.dim.. The valuation of the new commercial and industrial construction in Hugo exceeded 9 f million dollars in 2007. Most of the commercial construction is along County Road 8 k. and Victor Hugo Boulevard. The industrial construction has been in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park located along Fenway Boulevard. The City of Hugo and the EDA wel- come all of the new business to Hugo and are excited about the new jobs and ser- vices they provide to the community. In this Annual Report the EDA has highlighted the new businesses that have located in Hugo in 2007 and it gives an overview of l what the businesses have to offer to the residents of Hugo. 2007 EDA Annual Report Page 2 � Commercial The Postal Credit Union, located at 14750 Victor Hugo Boulevard was developed and welcomed into the City in 2007. The building is a 5,000 square foot building with a r _4 drive-up window. Founded in 1926 in St. Paul, Minne- sota, the Postal Credit Union is a great addition to the City dedicated to providing full financial services with safety and convenience at competitive costs, keeping in mind the philosophy of"Not for Profit, not for Charity, but for Service." - President of the Postal Credit Union, Russell Plunkett stated that they have over 20 new employees at the Hugo location and he is very pleased with the design of the building. The Grand Opening was on July 18, 2007, which included a money booth that raised over$1200 for the Hugo Community Food Shelf. jwz p&T" eh" eaw emtefc... Located at 5448 140th Street North, Kidzplace opened in May 2007 to provide child care and education to the residents of Hugo - and surrounding communities. Kidzplace is locally owned and oper- ated and is committed to a comprehensive curriculum and has nu- Kidzplace ua merous enrollment plans to meet the needs of parents and chit- ' - dren. The child care center currently has 4 classrooms that in- - clude, Infant Program, Toddlers, Preschool, and School-age. All teachers are licensed and educated in Early Childhood Education. Kidzplace was recently showcased in the White Bear Press as a state of the art learning center for children. Xtu `l u p (Vous Statwa arzd eax. Varus h to Open Decemfefc 2CO7.. . Kwik Trip Gas Station and Car Wash opened to the residents of Hugo in December of 2007. Kwik Trip is located at the northwest corner of County Road 8 and Victor Hugo Boulevard. Kwik Trip has been working with the City to locate a gas station and car wash in Hugo for the past couple of years, received site plan approval in 2006, and began construction in Fall of 2007. In addition to the convenience store, Kwik Trip will also include an area full of bakery goods. Welcome to Hugo! ' " ` CITY OF HUGO Commercial Page 3 Vid" AlatPd Na" irldad eente"... The Victor Market Place retail centers are located at the four quadrants of County Road 8 and Victor Hugo Boulevard. There are a total of four retail buildings planned for the area, including a retail center that is connected to Festival Foods Grocery Store. These retail centers include businesses such as, Global Gallery and Gifts, Budget Blinds, Bates Orthodon- tics, Amian Asian American Bistro, Hugo Nails, Savoy Pizza, Snap Fitness, Great Clips, Martinizing Dry Cleaning, Kinder- `- -- gardens, Cornerstone Chiropractic, Fairview Clinic, USA Ka- rate, Hawaiian Tan, Northeast Eye Care, Guys and Dolls Sa- Ion, Northern Lights Pediatric Clinic, and more to come! The Hugo Economic Development Authority welcomes the new JA businesses to Hugo and is excited to have them in the City. There are leasing options still available for the Victor Market' . . :. Place retail centers. For more information on the retail cen- ters please visit the City website or contact City Hall. , Augcs Doumitow t J ntad J&a appwued... F � The Downtown Plan was adopted by the Hugo City Council in April f" 2007. The Downtown Plan is a tool to help the City of Hugo in realizing the community vision for downtown Hugo. As Hugo continues to de- r r ` velop, the details concerning the development of each specific site may differ from the illustrative downtown plan, but the primary elements of _- t the plan, including infrastructure ( roads, parks, trails, open space) and �4 the quality and character which makes the plan unique to Hugo are $ . X A �. expected to be maintained. The City has also adopted design guide- lines for the downtown area that are intended to provide a baseline for quality that will guide the revitalization and expansion the downtown i business district. The guidelines are written to promote the goals and objectives of the community including preserving a small town rural 4 character, maintaining a pedestrian friendly downtown area, and recog- nizing the French heritage of Hugo. Please visit the City website or contact City Hall for more information on the Downtown Plan. 1, CITY OF HUGO Industrial SLadnes6 eawt' wtim Upert k Me 'add Eaq& gndcvsWae Ja)&! In 2005 Stockness Construction celebrated 50 years in the concrete business. The year after, they decided to build their own facility in Hugo and received site plan approval in 2006 and opened to the public in 2007. Their projects range from sin- gle family starter and high-end homes to decorative projects with stamped pattern concrete and many other g, concrete services. They are focused on achieving _ the highest standards possible in quality, service and customer satisfaction. Jez&w&ff J`'?eceim Site J&n a ppwtwd... In August 2007 Multifeeder Technology received site plan approval for a two-story 28,000 square foot building on Fenway Boulevard in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Multifeeder Technology designs and manufactures high performance, high speed, friction feeders and accessories for use in the packaging, printing, and 2007 EDA mailing industries. The Members Company is currently lo- cated in White Bear Lake Y Fran Miron, and they plan to start con- President struction of their new building in Hugo in the Phil Klein, Spring of 2008. Vice President Vibe-tt joet'i New additiml Jim Bever Wilson Tool has added a new foyer to the main entrance of their building for better Mike Granger visibility of the entrance for customers. Jan Arcand Wilson Tool is located on the south west corner of 130th Street and Farmham Ave Tom Denaway and employs approximately 500 people. HUGO CITY HALL 14669 FITZGERALD AVENUE NORTH HUGO, MN 55038 Brian Thistle PHONE:(651)762-6300 WEBSITE:WWW.CI.HUGO.MN.US THE 2007 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE MINNESOTA RULES, CHAPTER 1306 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1306.0010 GENERAL. must be installed and maintained in operational condition within the structure. This chapter authorizes optional The requirements of this subpart apply to provisions for the installation of on-premises structures that fall within the occupancy fire suppression systems that may be adopted classifications established in part 1306.0030, by a municipality in addition to the State items A to D. Building Code. If the municipality adopts them, the sprinkler system requirements of Exception: The floor area of minor this chapter become part of the State Building additions that do not increase the occupant Code and are applicable throughout the load does not have to be figured into the municipality. This chapter, if adopted, must square footage for occupancy be adopted without amendment. classifications established in part 1306.0030, items A to D. 1306.0020 MUNICIPAL OPTION. 1306.0030 REQUIREMENTS. Subpart 1. Requirement. The sprinkler system requirements of this chapter, if For purposes of this chapter, area adopted, must be adopted with the selection separation, fire barriers, or fire walls do not of either subpart 2 or 3,without amendment. establish separate buildings. Gross square footage (gst) means the floor area as defined Subp. 2. Existing and new buildings. in the International Building Code. The floor Automatic sprinkler systems for new area requirements established in items A to D buildings, buildings increased in total floor are based on the gross square footage of the area (including the existing building), or entire building and establish thresholds for buildings in which the occupancy these requirements. The following occupancy classification has changed, must be installed groups must comply with sprinkler and maintained in operational condition requirements of this chapter, unless specified within the structure. The requirements of this otherwise: subpart apply to structures that fall within the occupancy classifications established in part A. Group A 1, A 2, A 3, and A 4 1306.0030, items A to D. occupancies; Exception: The floor area of minor Exception: air inflated structures, and additions that do not increase the occupant open picnic shelters. load does not have to be figured into the square footage for occupancy B. Group B, F, M, and S occupancies classifications established in part with 2,000 or more gross square feet of floor 1306.0030, items A to D. area or with three or more stories in height; Subp. 3. New buildings. Automatic Exception: S 2 open parking garages, sprinkler systems for new buildings, additions aircraft hangars, salt storage sheds, and to existing buildings, or buildings in which group "M" detached canopies. the occupancy classification has changed 212 THE 2007 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE C. Group E occupancies with 2,000 or 1306.0070 REPORTING. more gross square feet of floor area or with two or more stories in height; A municipality must submit a copy of the ordinance adopting this chapter to the D. Group E day care occupancies with an Department of Labor and Industry, occupant load of 30 or more; Construction Codes and Licensing Division. The ordinance does not go into effect until: 1306.0040 STANDARD. A. a signed electronic, faxed, or paper Automatic sprinkler systems must comply copy of the ordinance has been received by with the applicable standard referenced in the the division; and State Building Code. If a public water supply is not available, the building official and fire B. the ordinance has been approved by chief shall approve the use of an alternate on- the division. site source of water if the alternate source provides protection that is comparable to that An ordinance is deemed automatically provided by a public water supply. If an approved by the division if the municipality adequate alternate water supply sufficient for has not been informed that the ordinance has hose stream requirements is provided or not been approved within ten working days of available, the building official and fire chief the division's receipt of the ordinance. may permit the water supply requirements for the hose stream demands to be modified. 1306.0100 (Repealed,27 SR 14791 1306.0050 SUBSTITUTE Minn.Rules repealed,etc.in chapter 1306 CONSTRUCTION. 1306.0100 [Repealed, 27 SR 1479] The installation of an automatic sprinkler system, as required by this chapter, would still allow the substitution of one-hour fire- resistive construction as permitted by the International Building Code, Table 601, footnote d. 1306.0060 EXEMPTION. The building official, with the concurrence of the fire official,may waive the requirements of this chapter if the application of water has been demonstrated to constitute a serious life, fire, or environmental hazard, or if the building does not have an adequate water supply and the building is surrounded by public ways or yards more than 60 feet wide on all sides. 213 _ 2007 CitYGoals �: J City of City of Hugo Hugo Description of Goal Target Date for Completion 1. Focus on Economic Development a) Continued membership and active involvement in the HBA a) Ongoing b) Develop marketing and promotional strategy for Hugo and b) September, 2007 the EDA, utilizing continued visits with existing businesses in the City of Hugo c) Promotion and establishment of TIF district c) April, 2007 d) Begin master-planning Northern Gateway d) Begin in April - • Industrial Park complete in 2008 • Infrastructure demand assessment 2. Transportation Planning a) Traffic Signals a) November 1, 2007 b) CSAH 14/1-35 Interchange b) Ongoing c) Street Reconstruction Implementation c) December 1, 2007 3. Public Safety Goals a) Review police protection services a) December 1, 2007 b) Cooperative Agreement for BLS Ambulance Service b) November 1, 2007 c) Fire Marshall Safety Report c) June 1 , 2007 4. Multiple Parks Projects a) Finalize Oak Shore Park Plan; prepare for 2007/2008 a) July, 2007 construction b) Form Implementation Committee for Rice Lake Park b) March, 2007 Soccer Complex c) Ongoing evaluation of opportunities for parkland acquisition c) Ongoing (Le., Ball field Complex) d) Ongoing recreational programming d) Ongoing 5. Comprehensive Plan Update a) Update City Transportation Plan a) Spring 2008 b) Update Parks Master Plan b) Spring 2008 c) Update City Utilities c) Spring 2008 6. Rice Lake Management Plan August 1, 2007 7. Recodif!cation of City Code August 1, 2007 a) Rural Preservation Ordinance a) April, 2007 b) Nuisance Ordinance b) July, 2007 c) Sign Ordinance c) December, 2007 d) Board of Zoning d) April, 2007 S. Historical Commission Projects a) Regional Host for Historical Commissions a) February 20, 2007 b) Continue verbal and written collection of history b) Ongoing c) Hugo Good Neighbor Days Display c) June, 2007 jj,- Hugo 0 14669 Fdxgerald Avenue North Hugo,NIN 55038 Phone(651)762-6300 Fax(651)426-2859 Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor& City Council Members Mike Ericson, City Administrator Bryan Bear,Community Development Director Jim Compton,Hugo Fire Chief From: John Benson, Building Official f Date: October 30,2007 Re: ADOPTION OF THE 2007 STATE of MINNESOTA BUILDING CODES, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 1306 "SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS" OF THE STATE BUILDING CODE BACKGROUND: In 1972, the State of Minnesota adopted the Uniform Building Code (UBC) as part of the State Building Code (the UBC was the nationally recognized building code that was adopted by most States in the Union). At time of adoption,the State of Minnesota gave every municipality and county the option to adopt the"Building Codes". Today, except for a few counties and Cities, the State Building Code is enforced throughout the State of Minnesota. The City of Hugo is one of the Cities that have adopted the codes. Every three years, the building codes are carefully reviewed and hopefully improved with emphasis placed on codes related to fire, life and safety, and to keep current with construction technologies and practices. As a result, every three or four years the State of Minnesota, including the counties and cities that have adopted the codes are required to adopt the new codes. For example, in 2003, The State, and the City of Hugo adopted the 2003, International Building Code (IBC), which replaced the 1997 Uniform Building Code. Now the State and the City(through formal City Council action) must adopt the 2007 State Building Code, which includes the 2006 International Building Code. The State of Minnesota also gives the Counties and Cities the option of adopting certain chapters of the State Building Code. The one that is up for consideration is Chapter 1306 "SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS". MISSION STATEMENT: Chapter 1300.003, Subpart 1 of the State Building Code states: "The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and propertyfrom fare and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to Provide safety to Fre fahters and emergency responders during emergency operations' ANALYSIS As stated in the background information, every code cycle attempts to strengthen and improve the requirements for fire, life and safety in building construction. The focus of this discussion will be limited to Chapter 9 of the International Building Code (Automatic Sprinkler Systems). A comparison of the past (2003) code requirements, with today's adopted code requirements, and what effects Chapter 1306 (automatic sprinkler systems, if adopted) will have on building construction. When construction plans are submitted for a new building, the level of fire protection is determined based on the building use and occupant load. Buildings such as Oneka Elementary School, Festival Foods, and Nor-Lakes required a high level of fire protection, which required an automatic sprinkler system to be installed. On the other hand, buildings that are not hazardous, or do not have a high occupant load,would not be required to install an automatic sprinkler system, provided that other provisions of the code are met. The 2006 International Building Code Fire Sprinkler System requirements in Chapter 9 have increased 66% as compared to the 2003 International Building Code (the occupant load of 300 was reduced to 100 in a Group A-2 (Bars, Night Clubs, Restaurants etc.) as a result of the Station Night Club fire in Rhode Island in 2003). Also, the 2006 International Building Code requires a fire sprinkler system to be installed in all residential buildings that contain two or more townhomes or condos where the total area (which includes the garages, upper levels, and basements) exceeds 9,250 square feet. 2 CHAPTER 1306 "SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS" Should the City adopt this chapter, it is required to be enforced throughout the entire city, and it cannot be revised in any way, shape, or form. This requirement would include all buildings classified as group A (assembly) Occupancies. In addition, if the area of a building exceeds 2,000 square feet in any of the B(business) Occupancies, F(factories) Occupancies, M (mercantile) Occupancies, S (warehouse) Occupancies, or E (school) Occupancies, or more than 30 people in a daycare facility, all of these buildings would require an automatic sprinkler system to be installed. For example, Rick's Liquor, Nadeaus Market, and the 61 Stop,just to name a few, would require an automatic sprinkler system to be installed. To put this into perspective, a building roughly the size of the Subway Store would require an automatic sprinkler system to be installed. If adopted, Chapter 1306 has two options to be considered. The City can only adopt one option. 1. Option 1 (1306.0020 Subp. 2) requires all new buildings, additions to buildings including the existing building, and when a building changes occupancy classification, to install a fire suppression system through out the entire building. This option would be required in all occupancies listed above. 2. Option 2 (1306.0020 Subp. 3) requires all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and when a building changes occupancy classification. The existing building would not require a fire suppression system to be installed. This option would be required in all occupancies listed above. There are a few exceptions from this requirement that would be allowed if an alternate system could not be utilized. However, both the Fire Department and the Building Official must agree. The following exceptions would be permitted: 1. The use of water would constitute a serious life, fire, or environmental hazard. Or; 2. If the building does not have an adequate water supply, and the building is surrounded by yards or public ways of more than 60 feet. I have enclosed for your review, a copy of Chapter 1306. The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 1 of 7 The Station nightclub fire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Coordinates: 0 41°41'03.5"N, 71°30'39"W (Redirected from Station fire) The Station Nightclub Fire on the evening of Thursday, + February 20, 2003, was the fourth-deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, killing 100 people and injuring more than 200. Ninety-six perished on the night of the fire, and four died later from their injuries at local hospitals. The Station, which regularly hosted glam metal and '80s rock bands, was a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Contents ■ 1 The fire ■ 2Investigation . 3 Criminal trial ■ 3.1 Biechele sentencing ■ 3.1.1 Biechele's statement to the court: ■ 3.1.2 Biechele's parole supported by families of victims', . 4 External links i ■ 4.1 News articles ■ 4.2 Other links ■ 4.3 References The fire The fire started about 11:08 PM,just seconds into headlining band Great --- - --------- - - - White's opening song "Desert Moon", when pyrotechnics set off by their tour manager, Daniel Biechele, lit flammable soundproofing foam behind the stage. The flames were first thought to be part of the act; only as the fire reached the ceiling and smoke began to billow did people realize it was uncontrolled. Just 20 seconds after the pyrotechnics ended, the band stopped playing, and lead singer, Jack Russell, remarked into the microphone, "Wow... this ain't good." In less than a minute, the Screenshot of the Butler video, entire stage was engulfed in flames. Although there were four possible showing the beginnings of the exits, most people naturally headed for the door through which they fire entered. The ensuing stampede in the inferno led to a crush in the narrow hallway leading to that main entrance, quickly blocking it completely and resulting in numerous deaths and injuries among the patrons and staff, who numbered somewhat more than 404 (the highest of three conflicting official capacity limits). Of those in attendance, roughly one quarter died, and half were injured; either from burns, smoke inhalation or trampling. Among those who perished in the fire was Great White's lead guitarist, Ty Longley and the show's emcee, WHJY DJ Mike "The Doctor" Gonsalves. The pyrotechnics were gerbs, cylindrical devices intended to produce a controlled spray of sparks. Gerbs are labeled using two numbers: one for how far the sparks fly and one for how long the effect lasts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wikUStation_fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 7 Biechele was fond of using 15 by 15's, which spray sparks 15 feet for 15 seconds. Three of that same caliber, at 45-degree angles, with the middle one pointing straight up, were the kind used that night. Gerbs are considered appropriate for indoor use before a nearby audience when proper precautions are observed. An NIST investigation of the fire, using computer simulations and a mock-up of the stage area and dance floor, concluded that a sprinkler system would have successfully contained the fire enough to give everyone time to get out safely. However, due to its age (built in the late 1930s) and size (4,484 square feet (404 m'-)), the Station was believed by many to be exempt from sprinkler system requirements. In actuality, it had undergone an occupancy change when it was converted from a restaurant to a nightclub. This change dissolved its exemption from the law, a fact that West Warwick fire inspectors never noticed. On the night in question, the Station was legally required to have a sprinkler system, but did not. The events that occurred during the fire were caught on videotape by cameraman Brian Butler for WPRI- TV of Providence, and the beginning of it was released to national news stations. He was there, ironically, for a planned piece on nightclub safety being reported by Jeffrey Derderian, a WPRI news reporter who is also a part-owner of The Station. WPRI-TV would be cited for an ethics violation for having a reporter do a report concerning his own property. The report had been inspired by the Chicago nightclub stampede that had claimed 21 lives only four days earlier. At the scene of the fire, Butler gave this understandably-agitated account of the tragedy:[(] " ...It was that fast. As soon as the pyrotechnics stopped, the flame had started on the egg-crate backing behind the stage, and it just went up the ceiling. And people stood and watched it, and some people backed off. When I turned around, some people were already trying to leave,and others were just sitting there going,'Yeah,that's great!' And I remember that statement, because I was, like, i. this is not great. This is the time to leave. At first, there was no panic. Everybody just kind of turned. Most people still just stood there. In the Brian Butler recounting the other rooms, the smoke hadn't gotten to them, the rapidity of the fire flame wasn't that bad, they didn't think anything of it. Well, I guess once we all started to turn toward the door, and we got bottle-necked into the front door, people just kept pushing,and eventually everyone popped out of the door, including myself. That's when I turned back. I went around back. There was no one coming out the back door anymore. I kicked out a side window to try to get people out of there. One guy did crawl out. I went back around the front again, and that's when you saw people stacked on top of each other, trying to get out of the front door. And by then, the black smoke was pouring out over their heads. I noticed when the pyro stopped,the flame had kept http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station—fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page -3 of going on both sides. And then on one side, I noticed it come over the top, and that's when I said, 'I have to leave.' And I turned around, I said, 'Get out, get out, get to the door, get to the door!' And people just stood there. There was a table in the way at the door, and I pulled that out just to get it out of the way so people could get out easier. And I never expected it take off as fast as it did. It just-- it was so fast. It had to be two minutes tops before the whole place was black smoke. Thousands of mourners attended a memorial service at St. Gregory the Great Church in Warwick on February 24, 2003, to remember those lost in the fire. Following the tragedy, Governor Donald Carcieri declared a moratorium on pyrotechnic displays at venues that hold fewer than 300 people. Currently, the site of the fire is an empty lot, with the exception of a - multitude of crosses, memorials left by loved ones of the dead. Y Great White continued to tour, saying a prayerer for the friends ds and families touched by that fateful night at the beginning of each concert. The band said they would never play the song "Desert Moon" live again. ` "I don't think I could ever sing that song again," said lead singer and V founder Jack Russell.[21 Guitarist, Mark Kendall stated, "We haven't Make-shift memorial at the played that song. Things that bring back memories of that night we try to location of the Station night stay away from. And that song reminds us of that night. We haven't club played it since then and probably never will." 3 The band also refuses to use pyrotechnics since the tragedy. It was the deadliest fire in the United States since the 1977 Southgate, Kentucky,Beverly Hills Supper Club fire that claimed 165 lives. The worst nightclub fire was November 28, 1942, in Boston at the Cocoanut Grove, where 492 died after paper decorations caught fire. The Rhythm Night Club Fire in Natchez, Mississippi, claimed the lives of approximately 209 persons during a dance in 1940. The Station fire exceeded the death toll of 87 in the March 25, 1990, Happyland Fire in the Bronx, New York City. Investigation Investigators focused on the foam material which had been installed behind the stage. The foam was of a kind intended for use in packaging and product display and not for sound-treating buildings, and would not have been treated 1 with fire-retardant materials used in acoustic foam. Witnesses to the fire have reported that once ignited, flames spread across the foam at approximately , one foot per second. Through attorneys, club owners said they did not give permission to the band to use pyrotechnics. Band members have claimed they had permission. Biechele at the time of In the early days after the fire, there was considerable effort to assign and his booking, December 9, http://en.wikipedia.org/wikUStation—fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 4 of 7 avoid blame on the part of the band, the nightclub owners, the manufacturers 2003 and distributors of the foam material and pyrotechnics, and the concert promoters. On December 9, 2003, Jeffrey A. and Michael A. Derderian, the two owners of The Station nightclub, and Daniel M. Biechele, Great White's former road manager, were charged with 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter—two per death. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Derderians also were fined$1.07 million for failing to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees, four of whom died in the blaze. On November 14, 2005, lawyers for the Derderians requested all charges be dropped against their clients, alleging a grand jury was never made aware of a fax vital to the case. The fax, sent anonymously to prosecutors by American Foam Corp. salesman Barry Warner, told of his company's policy of withholding from customers the hazards of its foam products, including flammability. Criminal trial The first criminal trial was to be against Great White's then tour manager Daniel Michael Biechele (pron. "BEE-clee"), 29, from Orlando, Florida. This trial was expected to start May 1, 2006, but Biechele (against his lawyers' advice) pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter on February 7, 2006 in an effort to "bring peace, I want this to be over with."[41 Under the plea agreement reached with prosecutors, he could have served up to 10 years in prison. Biechele sentencing ■ On May 10, 2006, State Prosecutor, Randall White, asked the court to sentence Biechele to 10 years in prison, the maximum allowed under the plea bargain, citing the massive loss of life in The Station fire and the need to send a message.[4] ■ Speaking to the public for the first time during his trial, Biechele looked to be truly remorseful during his sentencing. Choking back tears, he made this statement to the court and to the families of the victims: Biechele's statement to the court: GG three years, ltbe e ----- people that were affected by this tragedy, but I know that there's nothing that I can say or do that will undo what happened that night. z Since the fire, I have wanted to tell the victims and their families how truly sorry I am for what happened that night and the part that I had in it. I never wanted anyone to be hurt in any way. I never imagined that anyone ever would be. I know how this tragedy has devastated me, but I can only Biechele,giving his tearful apology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station—fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yage 5 of begin to understand what the people who lost loved ones have endured. I don't know that I'll ever forgive myself for what happened that night, so I can't expect anybody else to. I can only pray that they understand that I would do anything to undo what happened that night and give them back their loved ones. I'm so sorry for what I have done, and I don't want to cause anyone any more pain. I will never forget that night, and I will never forget the people that were hurt by it. �9 I am so sorry. . As the thirty-minute sentencing progressed, Biechele accepted responsibility for his crime. . Superior Court Judge Francis J. Darigan sentenced Biechele to 15 years in prison, with four to serve and 11 years suspended, plus three years probation, for his role in setting off the nightclub fire.151 . Darigan remarked, "The greatest sentence that can be imposed on you has been imposed on you by yourself." . With good behavior, Biechele will be eligible for parole in September, 2007. . Judge Darigan considered that and deemed him highly unlikely to re-offend, which were among the mitigating factors that led to his decision to impose such a sentence. . The sentence drew mixed reactions in the courtroom. Many of the families believed that the punishment was just; he was going to have time to repent for what he had done. Many after the trial were hysterical, still desiring justice for their dead loved ones.[5] Biechele's parole supported by families of victims On September 4, 2007, families of victims of the Station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people on Rhode Island in 2003, have expressed their support for the parole of Great White band manager Daniel Biechele, currently 16 months into a four year j ail sentence for his role in the disaster. Leland Hoisington, whose 28-year-old daughter Abbie was killed in the fire, told reporters "I think they should not even bother with a hearing_just let Biechele out... I just don't find him as guilty of anything." The state parole board received approximately 20 letters, the majority of which expressed their sympathy and support for Daniel, some going as far as describing him as a "scapegoat" of limited responsibility. Board chairwoman Lisa Holley told journalists of her surprise at the forgiving of the families, saying "I think the most overwhelming part of it for me was the depth of forgiveness of many of these families that have sustained such a loss,". A letter written by Dave Kane and Joanne O'Neill, parents of youngest victim Nicholas O'Neill, released their letter to the board to reporters. "In the period following this tragedy, it was Mr. Biechele, alone, who stood up and admitted responsibility for his part in this horrible event... "He apologized to the families of the victims and made no attempt to mitigate his guilt," it said. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 6 of 7 Others pointed out that he sent a handwritten letter to the families of each of the hundred victims and that he has a work release position in a local charity. On September 19, 2007,the Rhode Island Parole Board announced that Biechele would be released in March 2008. External links News articles ■ Inferno Horror at the Fire Station, Hammernews, February 21-March 14, 2003 ■ Nightclub owners, band's tour manager charged in deadly fire, Associated Press, December 9, 2003 ■ Governor: Examinations Of Nightclub Victims Complete, WJAR-TV Rhode Island, February 24, 2003 ■ 96 Dead in Fire Ignited at Rhode Island Club, The New York Times, February 23, 2003 ■ R.I. Nightclub Fire Kills 96, Washington Post, February 22, 2003 ■ Club, band dispute permission to use fireworks, CNN, February 22, 2003 . 1st Criminal Trial WJAR, 2005-12-12 ■ Guilty Plea WJAR, 2006-01-31 . Video of entire event - [1] Educational Video of the event -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gozX7VIVdO Other links . Station Fire Memorial Foundation The Station Fire Memorial Foundation site. Includes a full list of the victims. ■ Great White performance rider, The Smoking Gun. . Continuing detailed coverage by the Providence Journal Including: an investigation of the town's fire, police, and building inspection processes; the National Institute of Standards and Technology report on the fire; a report of the emergency response to the fire; dangers of polyurethane foam in furniture, mattresses, pillows, and carpet padding; profiles of the club's owners; and the indictment and civil complaint documents. Free registration required. ■ National Fire Protection Association web page Nightclubs/assembly occupancies Includes a report on the fire, links to nightclub safety tips, information on safe use of pyrotechnics, and other relevant information. ■ [2] The story of the fire's youngest victim,Nick O'Neill References 1. ^ Butler, Brian. "Nightclub Fire Kills 39 People", CNN, February 21, 2003. 2. ^ Arsenault, Mark. "Great White: Performing again is the right thing", The Providence Journal, July 31, 2003. 3. ^ Mervis, Scott. "After the fire: Great White, survivors live with the horror of Rhode Island tragedy", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 25, 2005. 4. ^ a b c Peoples, Steve. "Prosecutor wants 10 years for Biechele", The Providence Journal, May 10, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station—fire 10/26/2007 The Station nightclub fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Page 7 of 7 5. ^ " b Perry, Jack. "Biechele gets 4 years to serve", The Providence Journal,May 10, 2006. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The—Station—nightclub—fire" Categories: Fires in Rhode Island I Nightclub fires I Building fires in the United States 1 2003 in the United States 12003 disasters I Fire disasters involving barricaded escape routes ■ This page was last modified 22:06, 25 October 2007. ■ All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. (See Copyrights for details.) Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a U.S. registered 501(c) (3) tax-deductible nonprofit charity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station—fire 10/26/2007 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES August 10, 2006 Chairperson David Peterson called the Economic Development Authority meeting of August 10, 2006 to order at 8:05 a.m. at the Hanover City Hall. Call to Order. Present were: Peterson, Dan Haugen, Joyce Paullin, Todd Urbanski, Todd Bartels, Tom Sleypen, and Randy Whitcomb. Absent: None. Guests: Fire Chief Tracey Franke and Building Official Todd Geske. Also present were City Administrator Dan Buchholtz and EDA Consultant Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group. MOTION by Whitcomb, second by Haugen to approve the agenda of the Motion to Approve the August 10, 2006 EDA meeting. The motion carried 7:0. Agenda. MOTION by Paullin second Urbanski to approve the July 13, 2006 regular Motion to Approve EDA meeting minutes, as presented. Motion carried 7:0. the July 13, 2006 Minutes. MOTION by Paullin seconded by Whitcomb to approve the August accounts payable in the amount of $1,426.83, as presented and accept the financial Motion to Approve report. Motion carried 7:0. EDA accounts payable. Business 1. Mn. Rule 1306 — Fire Suppression Optional Code. Peterson introduced the agenda item and introduced Todd Geske from Fire Suppression Metro West Inspections and Hanover Fire Chief Tracey Franke. Optional Code Franke noted Board Member Urbanski had mentioned this concept at the previous EDA meeting. The Fire Department is seeking input from the EDA regarding cost/benefit to current and future business owners. Franke and Geske distributed a copy of MN Rule Chapter 1306, an optional rule that cities may adopt relating to the installation of fire suppression systems for new and expanded multiple family residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Franke explained Chapter 1306 has been adopted by several adjacent communities including Otsego, St. Michael, Albertville, Buffalo and Rockford. Chapter 1306 requires fire prevention regulations above and beyond the International Building Code, which is applicable in Hanover. Benefits to the property owner include reduced insurance premiums and containment of fires resulting in the preservation of property. Franke noted that there has never been a fire-related fatality in Minnesota in a building with a fire suppression system. Geske stated MN Rule 1306 requires the City to choose between Subpart 2, which requires installation of fire suppression systems in new buildings as well as existing buildings, if expanded or if the occupancy classification (building code occupancy, not zoning use) changes, and Subpart 3, which Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 1 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES applies to new construction (including additions) and occupancy changes. MN Rule 1306 applies to the following occupancy classes: A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4 (places of assembly); Group B, F, M and S occupancies over 2,000 square feet in floor area or over 3 stories (commercial and industrial); and Group E occupancies of more than 2,000 square feet or two stories and/or daycares designed for 30 or more persons. In addition, the City could consider including either R-1 and R-2 occupancies or R-3 occupancies. Bartels questioned the benefit of MN Rule Chapter 1306 to business owners in Hanover. He stated that the business he works for moved to Hanover for two main reasons; building costs were lower and outdoor storage is allowed in the 1-3 District. Bartels stated that the trade-off is the community is further from the metro area. Bartels noted increased building costs could change that equation. Haugen noted he made a conscious decision to install a fire suppression system when his building was constructed due to the type of product housed. He noted the cost-benefit ratio would vary widely from business to business. Geske provided clarification on Commissioners' questions noting townhomes are not required to have fire suppression systems in most instances but that there are significant requirements for fire walls/separation. He also noted that under MN Rule 1306, Subpart 3 just new construction portions would require suppression, not the entire existing building and that structure separation requirements are addressed within the International Building Code (IBC), which the City has adopted. Urbanski asked Sleypen if he would have expanded his industrial structure, T & S Trucking, if he had been required to install a sprinkler system. Sleypen noted the decision would have been based on the cost of the system and savings over time on insurance premiums. Sleypen noted it would have been a consideration in his decision. Bartels requested clarification of what was driving the consideration of MN Rules 1306 in the City at this time. Franke and Urbanski noted the protection of persons and their property, less exposure of fire fighters to large fires, less time on the scene, and reduction of potential down time and lost revenue for businesses due to a fire. The various types and costs of sprinkler systems were briefly discussed. Geske noted the fire suppression system designer would be responsible for determining the type of system required based on the type of material being protected and type of structure. Bartels asked if the end result could be achieved by an alternate means, which is less prescriptive, such as an ordinance or incentive program. Peterson stated that the issue of whether or not to move forward with Chapter 1306 involves many more interests including business owners, Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 2 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES the public, the Planning Commission and the City Council. Peterson recommended all stakeholders be invited to be involved in the process. Strack noted it might be beneficial to conduct a cost analysis on existing structures in Hanover to determine the financial impact on existing business owners should they choose to expand. Strack also noted it may be helpful to have a side-by-side comparison of MN Rule 1306 requirements and IBC requirements so Board Members could realistically assess the level of protection required by the IBC versus additional impact of MN Rule 1306. Strack added an informational meeting with business/property owners could give EDA more input from the public. Bartels and Sleypen offered to request quotes from fire suppression system design/installation companies and report back to the EDA on the cost-benefit ratio for expansions to their respective businesses. Haugen will obtain information regarding insurance premiums with and without fire suppression systems. Peterson noted action at this meeting would be premature. He suggested that after reviewing additional information at the September EDA meeting, the EDA organize a joint public meeting with the Planning Commission, City Council and Fire Department officials and perhaps include business owners and representatives from fire suppression system companies. The Building Official could be responsible for giving an informational presentation at the meeting. It was the consensus of the EDA to table the topic until the September 14, 2006 meeting. 2. Industrial Park Development Plan. Industrial Strack noted Planning Commission reconsideration of the Schendel Development Plan rezoning request was postponed until September 11, 2006 due to a large number of hearings already scheduled for the August Planning Commission meeting. Strack also noted that following the previous EDA meeting; Mr. Jeff Minea asked staff to consider adding industrial lots and an access to River Road to the concept plan. The EDA had authorized staff to submit the request and adjust lot boundaries at the July meeting; therefore, MDG, Inc. requested NAC draft a revised concept. The revised concept and the original concept were included in the packet. Strack noted MDG, Inc. is seeking input from the EDA as to which concept should be forwarded to the Planning Commission as the preferred concept. Commissioners preferred the option containing 10 industrial lots and an access to River Road. The Board discussed the potential zoning of a portion of the lots to a less restrictive industrial class. Peterson noted the public was clear at the previous hearing that 1-1 standards are desired. Buchholtz noted the four southern-most industrial lots could be 1-2 to transition from 1-3 to the south and 1-1 to the north. Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 3 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES Strack noted the previous public notice requested rezoning from R-1 to R- 2 and 1-1 and that a revised notice would need to be drafted and distributed. Haugen asked about the status of the concept plan, which illustrated industrial areas toward 5th Street. Strack noted the EDA had discussed this at a previous meeting and noted several potentially cost-prohibitive aspects to the larger redevelopment concept and embraced the smaller concept (limited to Schendel site) as the first step. Motion Urbanski, Second Bartels to request rezoning from R-1 to R-2, I-1 and 1-2 with the option illustrating ten lots and an access to River Road as the preferred alternative. Motion carried 7-0. EDA Strategic Plan EDA Strategic Plan Strack noted the EDA had postponed discussion on the Strategic Plan update at previous meetings to give Board Members additional time to review the memo and consider current goals and progress made toward those goals. Haugen asked Strack to comment on the goals, progress and the overall direction of the EDA. Strack stated the goals for redevelopment, industrial development, commercial development and transportation were applicable and that implementation was proceeding as referenced in the report. Strack noted a perceived possible disparity between ideal development concepts and what is possible for Hanover at this time. Strack also noted economic development successes are built over longer time periods and that the building blocks of business growth/redevelopment are dependent upon the establishment of basic economic infrastructure such as incentive programs, available land/buildings at prices the local economy would bear and an atmosphere that is considered `business-friendly'. Peterson noted that indeed economic development successes take longer periods of time and that that is the reality in Hanover. Peterson noted small steps would eventually lead to big gains. Peterson noted that establishing developments that are styled in a manner acceptable to Hanover residents might take additional time and effort. Peterson noted that working with a developer to establish facilities that meet residents' desires for style is possible especially if the EDA assists by finding tenants for such facilities. Peterson suggested this should be the EDA's main goal at this time. Peterson also noted a need to focus on businesses that are here already. Strack noted development projects in general would need to be financially viable and that the EDA could assist with financial incentives to fill `gaps' in funding but that the result would need to be affordable for end-users. Strack suggested interviewing Amy Jewett of Treehouse Childcare regarding the EDA's role in development and the development process. Strack noted possible EDA involvement with the Ebert Construction project and a potential redevelopment of the former Suburban Electric site. Buchholtz noted the process for the Treehouse Childcare development CC Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 4 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES required five public hearings including hearings for tax abatement, a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning, site plan approval and a variance from landscaping requirements. Sleypen commented on the high quality of the Treehouse Childcare development. Urbanski inquired as to whether or not the EDA should purchase property, construct a building and lease to tenants at lower than market rates. Buchholtz stated that if the River District development proposed by Paumen Development were successful that would likely encourage additional commercial development. Bartels noted that the strength of Hanover is the River District which should be the niche the commercial sector is built around. Bartels requested the EDA prioritize its vision and goals into workable increments. Urbanski agreed noting that prior to the September meeting each member of the EDA should think about what single priority the EDA should focus on whether that is an industrial park, redevelopment in the downtown, development of the Paumen parcel in Hennepin County or something else. Peterson added that Board Members should consider both short and long- term priorities. Haugen requested the City Administrator and MDG, Inc. perform the same exercise. Business Development Marketing Materials Business Peterson introduced the topic and suggested the item be tabled until the Development EDA further defined its priorities. Board Members concurred. Marketing Materials Reports. 1. Monthly Project Report. Strack referenced the monthly project report Reports included in EDA packets. 2. EDA Board Member Reports: a. Urbanski suggested that for the December EDA meeting the EDA invite all business owners in Hanover to City Hall for a breakfast to thank business owners for their presence in Hanover. No formal presentation would be made. b. Sleypen suggested the EDA require business representatives bring "Toys for Tots" donations to the December breakfast. c. Bartels stated that the EDA members should further consider a specific vision for the Downtown and that the EDA should visit successful projects in other towns. Bartels also suggested the EDA members walk around the Downtown during a future meeting. d. Haugen noted that the City Council had requested the EDA conduct a performance evaluation for MDG similar to that requested for other consultants. Haugen stated that the group that met regarding this issue previously consisted of Todd Urbanski, Dan Buccholtz and MDG, Inc. Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 5 CITY OF HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES Haugen stated his plan for conducting the performance evaluation was to review the process in place prior to MDG, Inc. being on board and then itemize work completed since contract initiation. Haugen noted this needs to be completed by the end of September prior to final budget meetings. Peterson noted he had had discussions with a few members of the Council regarding the contract. A meeting with Urbanski, Haugen, Bucholtz and MDG, Inc. was set for Thursday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. e. Paullin stated that Hanover business owner, Bryan Rietzner, received the Minnesota Dixies award for being an employer of the year. f. Peterson thanked the EDA for their support of the Hanover Harvest Festival and specifically recognized Bankwest for sponsorship. g. Buchholtz thanked Dave Peterson for his commitment to Hanover Harvest Festival. He also thanked Haugen for allowing the festival to use his parking lot within the industrial park during the event. Buchholtz also noted that the preliminary budget includes the maximum levy for the EDA with any excess revenue being transferred to the business incentive fund. Buchholtz noted the fund is currently at $20,500 and will have an expected $15,000 transfer in from 2006. His goal is to build the fund balance to $250,000. Adjournment Adjournment. MOTION by Paullin second by Whitcomb to adjourn the August 10, 2006 meeting at 9:35 a.m. Motion carried 7:0. Cynthia Smith-Strack, EDA Consultant Hanover EDA minutes: August 10, 2006 6 . 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Hugo MN 55038 Amian Hugo Apple Acedemy Child Care 5525 141 St N Hugo MN 55038 Apro Auto Repair and Detailing 5102 N 130 St. Hugo MN 55038 Ark Automotive Recycling Kompany 16813 Hwy 61 Hugo MN 55038 Artistic Custom Bath 15115 Fancesca Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Auto Tech Specialists 5611 N 152 St. Hugo MN 55038 Avon 13679 Fiona Avenue North Hugo MN 55038 Azure Virtual Services 6472 - 151 st Street North Hugo MN 55038 6213 Financial Advantage 5665 N 147 ST Hugo MN 55038 Bald Eagle Mini Storage 13465 Fenway Blvd. Circle N Hugo MN 55038 Bald Eagle Sportsman Assoc. 6557 N 125 St Hugo MN 55038 BDC Warehousing and Distribution 13525 Fenway Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Blacksmith Lounge 17205 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Blue Collar Auto 114073 Finale Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Bluebird Sportswear Company 13755 Elmcrest Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Brocom Plastic Inc. 5212 N 130 St. Hugo MN 55038 Budget Blinds Cal's Pool and Spa Service 5613 N 157 Way Hugo MN 55038 Carpenters Steakhouse 14559 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Centex Homes 4384 Empress Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Chips Computer Services P.O. Box 372 Hugo MN 55038 Cmorgren Landscaping 17805 Foxhill Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Coates RV Center 14025 W Freeway Drive Hugo MN 55038 Coating Solutions Inc. 13525 Fenway Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Comforts of Home Como Lube 13575 Fenway Blvd N Hugo Mn 55038 CompEdge Financial 5143 Farnham Dr. N Hugo MN 55038 Concrete Yard Ornaments 5855 - 165th Street N. Hugo MN 55038 Cornerstone Chiropractic 14663 Mercantile Drive Hugo MN 55038 Country Video 14869 N Forest Blvd Hugo MN 55038 D & G Amusement 8745 136 St CT N Hugo MN 55038 D J Machine 5701 - 152nd St N Hugo MN 55038 DC Landscaping 14134 Fenway Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Decorating Wizards 5413 159 St N Hugo MN 55038 Delivery Express Hugo MN 55038 Donner Industries 5561 N 152 St Hugo MN 55038 Dream of Wild Health 16085 Jeffrey Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Drytech Inc 113419 Fenway Blvd Hugo MN 55038 Dunn Bros Coffee 14775 Victor Hugo Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Edward Jones P.O. Box 730 Hugo MN 55038 Fairview Hugo Clinic 14663 Mercantile Drive Hugo MN 55038 Festival Foods 14775 Victor Hugo Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Formost Machining Co., Inc. 5703 - 152nd St. N. Hugo MN 55038 Franzmeier Ken and Co. 14145 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Frontier Pipeline 5885 N 165 St Hugo MN 55038 Gallivan Insurance 12493 Forest Blvd Hugo MN 55038 Gene's Disposal Service 5661 - 152nd Street Hugo MN 55038 Glamos Wire Products Co 5561 152nd St N Hugo MN 55038 Global Galleries Go Figure Bookkeeping 10257 N 152 ST Hugo MN 55038 Goose Lake Marine & Power Sports 5211 N 130 ST Hugo MN 55038 Grangers Auto Body 14797 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Great Clips 14755 Victor Hugo Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Gusset Design 15587 Forst Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Hacienda Ranch 16585 Ingersoll Ave. Hugo MN 55038 Harvest Church 6000 148th Street Hugo MN 55038 Harvest Church 5892 Oneka Lake Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 HB Homes 5517 N 145 ST Hugo MN 55038 HD Sod, Inc. 14196 Fenway Avenue Hugo MN 55038 Heartland Home Loans, Inc. 13433 Fenway Blvd. Circle N. Hugo MN 55038 Hometown Auto Repair, Inc. 15409 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Hugo American Legion Post 620 5383 - 140th Street North Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Auto &Truck Parts 16615 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Barber Shop 14667 F rest Blvd N. Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Chiropractic P.O. Box 457 Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Custom Hawgs 5546 145 ST N Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Dental Care PA 5667 - 147th Street Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Feed Mill P.O. Box 75 Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Greenhouse 5226 N Frenchman Road Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Heating & Cooling Hugo Lions Club P.O. Box 321 Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Liquor 14849 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Optical 5679 - 147th Street Hugo MN 55038 Hugo Tree Care 14728 Irish Ave. Hugo MN 55038 Imperial Tool Inc. 15195 Freeland Avenue N. Hugo MN 55038 Industrial Painting Specialist 5858 152nd St N Hugo MN 55038 Industrial Utilities 15857 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Interstate Pavement Maintenance 15183 Freeland Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Introtech Inc. 13419 Fenway Blvd Hugo MN 55038 J & G Home Interiors 6171 Egg Lake Road N Hugo MN 55038 J L Schwieters Construction 13925 Fenway Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 J. Olson Tool 13449 Fenway Blvd Circle N. Hugo MN 55038 Jackson Storage Jensen Upholstery 5035 124 ST CT N Hugo MN 55038 Johnson Opthalmic Equipment jb208 N 165 ST Hugo MN 55038 Just Two Bikes, Inc. 15449 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 1 55038 Katie's K-9 Obedience School 8089 - 165th Street Hugo MN 55038 Kersten's Auto Key Automotive 14797 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Kidz Place KindprGardens 14665 Mercantile Drive North Hugo MN 55038 King Equipment Inc 5100 N 130 ST Hugo MN 55038 KrewKut Yard Care 12821 Fondant Trl N Hugo MN 55038 Kwik Trip L & S Industrial and Marine 16030 Foreest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 La Casse Service 16953 Forest Bldd N Hugo MN 55038 Lake Area Bank 14602 Everton Ave N. Hugo MN 55038 Lakeview Dental 14475 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Lametti & Sons 16028 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Lebens at Old Town Market 16155 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Lee Sports Surfacing 5885 165 St N Hugo MN 55038 Lender Select Mortgage 15899 Finley Ave Hugo MN 55038 Lindy George H DDS 14475 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Lutheran Bible Institute 5593 N 129 Hugo MN 55038 Lutz Cuts 7776 N 157 St Hugo MN 55038 Majestic Electric 5198 N 130 St Hugo MN 55038 Maniac Marine 5118 N 130 St Hugo MN 55038 Manomin Resawn Timbers 15152 Freeland Ave Hugo MN 55038 Martinizing Dry Cleaners Mastec Inc 17385 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 McCullough Well Drilling 15597 Fores Blvd Hugo MN 55038 Mechanical Services 5211 130 St N Hugo MN 55038 Menomine Flooring Merritt Patrick DDS 5675 N 147 St Hugo MN 55038 MJF Masonry and Concrete Hugo MN 55038 Moldings Plus, Inc. 15171 Freeland Ave. N. Hugo MN 55038 Mountain Environmental 4330 170 St N Hugo MN 55038 Nadeau's Market 13997 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 National Recycling 15717 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 New Life Church 6000 N. 148th Street Hugo MN 55038 Niemczyk's Greenhouse & Gardens 7666 - 170th Street North Hugo MN 55038 Nor-Vakes Service Midwest 13615 Fenway Boulevard CT N Hugo MN 55038 North Country Auto Body Inc. 5451 - 140th Street North Hugo MN 55038 North Springs Church 5722 Egg Lake Road Hugo MN 55038 North Star Podiatric Lab Inc. 13419 Fenway Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Northrup Enterprises Northside Construction 15627 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Nugents Sealcoating Olinda Contracting 13419 Fenway Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 On the Rocks Wine and Spirits 14775 Victor Hugo Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Oneka Chiropractic, PA 14145 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Oneka Golf Course Oneka Pet Resort 113477 Fenway Blvd Cir N Hugo I MN 55038 Opsware Inc 4646 Empress Way N Hugo MN 1 55038 Outdoor Design 2015 Gateway Cir Hugo MN 55038 Pearson Mechanical Peralta Erdie De 14322 Garden Way N Hugo MN 55038 Postal Credit Union Pratt Homes 4659 Fable Hill Way N Hugo MN 55038 Premier Banks 14815 Forest Lake Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Production Source 5212 130 St N Hugo MN 55038 Progressive Energy Corp. 16140 Harrow Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Rick's Liquor Rottlund Homes 4333 Victor Path Hugo MN 55038 Rudy Excavating 7375- 165th Street North Hugo MN 55038 RV Specialties 5241 130 St N Hugo MN 55038 S.O.S Hair&Tanning Inc. 14849 Forest Blvd. N., Unit 4 Hugo MN 55038 Safe T Bar, Inc. 16325 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Saint John the Baptist Church 14383 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Salwasser Construction Hugo MN 55038 Savoy's Pizza Hugo SB Commercial 13825 Fenway Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Schmidt Security Systems 17152 Henna Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Schwieters Co. Inc 13925 Fenway Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Scott's Commercial Locksmithing Services 5925 Freeland Court N. Hugo MN 55038 Sermac America Inc 13483 Fenway Boulevard Cir N Hugo MN 55038 Sharadon Performance 115775 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Smilies Sewer Service 12506 Irish Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Snap Fitness SOS Hair and Tanning 14849 Forest Blvd Hugo MN 55038 Southern Auto 14529 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Stockness Construction Stoltzman Auto Repair 8139 - 157th Street. Hugo MN 55038 Street Smart Rental 15627 Forest Blvd. Hugo MN 55038 Subway 5655 147th Street N. Hugo MN 55038 The Citizen P.O. Box 393 Hugo MN 55038 Timber-N-Turf Outdoor Services 8930 N 152 St Hugo MN 55038 Tim's Painting 13565 Freeland Ave Hugo MN 55038 Tom's Sewer Service Total Insulation 13419 Fenway Blvd Hugo MN 55038 Total Recall - Dog Training 17285 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 Tropical Plants Unlimited 16155 Forest Blvd. N. Hugo MN 55038 Twin Pine Trailer Park Hwy 61 Hugo MN 55038 US Bank 14431 Forest Blvd N Hugo MN 55038 USA Karate Vail Builders Inc 5708 141 St N Hugo MN 55038 Western Spring and Machine Manufacturing 5118 - 130th Street N. Hugo MN 55038 Wild Wings of Oneka 9491 N 152nd St Hugo MN 55038 Wilson Tool 12912 Farnham Avenue White Bear Lake MN 55110 With the Grain Floor Sanding 15125 Francesca Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Wolfe Bill Excavating 15567 Jeffrey Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Wolf's Den Gun Shop 5554 145th ST Hugo MN 55038 Woodland Mortgage Company 14077 Homestead Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Woodloch Stables & Woodloch Track 5676 - 170th Street North Hugo MN 55038 Woodrunn Horse Boarding 5676 N 170 St Hugo MN 55038 Wunderlich's North Oak Kennels 15939 Ingersoll Ave N Hu o MN 55038 Page 1 of 1 Michele Lindau From: erin roberts [erin.hrh@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 9:31 PM To: Michele Lindau Subject: New Resident Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good morning, My name is Erin Roberts and I recently purchased a home in the Victor Gardens development. I moved here from McHenry, IL. McHenry like Hugo is just beginning to boom. One thing that they did that I thought was very thoughtful and invited everyone to have a say in the cities development was they had surveys you could fill out on line. Knowing that many of their residents who work and drive in to work, find it difficult to make it to Thursday night meetings, they would open a poll that people could vote on, posted it on line then EVERYONE, esp. the people who are driving into their jobs could have a say in the city's development. Some businesses that we voted on then the town went to the companies and told them that they were requested by the community to open a location were: Pier One Bed Bath and Beyond (closest one to Hugo is Woodbury or Roseville) Olive Garden Jimmy Johns Red Lobster Best Buy Office Maxx Oberwiess Dairy (I know they are looking to come to MN, the best malt you will ever eat in your life) I here that McDonalds is coming to town and I just hope we are not going to be a "fast food town". I want some nicer places to eat, I want to go to dinner sit down and be waited on in a nice restaurant. I know Biaggi's Italian Restaurant wants to come to this side of town. Please consider this venue so we can all have a voice. With my travel schedule I can never make your meetings. I live in a $300,000 town home and I really do want a voice in this town as much as I pay in taxes. Thank you! 12/12/2007 Featuring our local GRUNDHOFER'S BRAT'S Different Flavors to Tempt You 4 'r Regular Brats.........................................$2.99 Apple Cinnamon...... .$2.99 Garlic Onion...........................................$2.99 41 Mushroom & Swiss................................$2.99 Bacon Cheddar......................................$2.99 Mild Italian..............................................$2.99 aft dm�.dllft� Hot Italian.... .........................$2.99 Chili Cheese Jalapenos.........................$2.99 Ask also do: For all your Y p P 40 00cwt� catering needs call is -6 .99' us! Cate I k Pins Grundhofer's Smoked Products 14531 Forest Blvd N Beef Stick .............................................$1.00 14531 Forest Blvd N Ham & Swiss Stick.................................$1.00 Hugo MN 55038 Hot Pepper Cheese beef stick...............$1.00 Hugo MN 55038 Jalapeno Beef Stick...............................$1.00 Beef Jerky....................................$14.99 per lb. Tel : 651 -426-1800 Turkey Jerky................................$14.99 per lb. Tel : 651 -426-1800 Sweet & Heat Jerky.....................$14.99 per lb. Appetizers Sandwiches Dinners Sandwiches include a side order of potato chips. Chicken Wings All sandwiches are served on ciabiatta bread.. All dinners are served with the choice of 2 sides and Pulled Pork $6.99 corn bread. Our ribs are slow cooked over hickory, 10 Piece.................................................$7.99 locking in the moisture and flavor. 20 Piece...............................................$14.99 Chopped Pork $6.99 Buffalo, Jamaican Jerk, orjust BBQ Pulled Beef $6.99 St.Louis Style Half Order Full Order Your choice of Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dressing BBQ Brisket $6.99 Pork Ribs $10.99 $16.99 99 Mozzarella Sticks 8 Count.....................$4.49 BBQ Chicken Breast $5. Pork Ribs $9.99 $15.99 Mozzarella cheese sticks deep-fried served with BBQ Meatball $5.99 marinara sauce Gyros comes with pita bread $6.99 Baby Back Ribs $9.99 $16.99 Gourmet Onion Rings...........................$3.99 BBQ Rib Tips $8.99 Crispy, fried, steak cut Onion Rings They are seasoned with our own specialy blended Chicken Tenders....................................$5.99 Kids Menu spices and slow cooked to perfection Breaded chicken strips Mac & Cheese $2.99 BBQ Meatball Dinner $8.99 Jo-Jo's......................................................$3.99 Hot Dog $2.99 BBQ Spaghetti Dinner $7.99 Chunky cut potatoes Corn Dog $2.99 Jalapeno Poppers 8 count.....................$5.99 Chicken Tenders $3.99 BBQ Half Chicken Dinner $8.99 Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese Kids menu comes with order of french fries Catfish Dinner $9.99 breaded and deep-fried Farm raised Catfish filet strips, battered in our special French Fries Medium Large Soups & Salads seasoning and deep-fried to perfection. $1.75 $2.75 Chef's Salad $4.99 Grab & Go Sampler.............................$10.99 Chicken Caeser Salad $5.99 Grab & Go Combos Why pick one when you can have a variety! Cup Bowl All Combo's are served with the choice of 2 sides and Our sampler comes with Onion Rings, Chicken Wings, corn bread. Mozzarella Sticks and Jalapeno Poppers. Chili $3.99 $4.99 Soup of the Day $2.99 $3.99 Combo #1 $26.99 Choose any three dinner items from above. Side Items Pork & Beans.........................................$1.59 Soft Drinks Combo #2 $20.99 Can Cole Slaw...............................................$1.59 Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, $0.95 Choose any two dinner items from above. Green Beans..........................................$1 .59 Mellow Yellow and Root Beer Potato Salad...........................................$1.59 Corn On the Cob Or Corn.......................$1.59 Bottle We gladly accept cash or credit cards Water $1.00 No checks please.